The Online M.Sc in Information Systems is a two-year specialization program provided by BITS Pilani WILP that deals with information technology and its applications through systems that handle the creation, management, and storage of information (data). The students get to learn the different technologies of information that have been defining the innovations from the past as well as the present ones. The program equips the student with the skills and knowledge that are required to carry out handling of IT applications. 

The student is trained based on a curriculum that encourages them to take up experiential learning to solve the challenges faced as an information systems professional and become a solution provider through the skills cultivated in this program. In addition to that, the student can avail of lab exercises that consist of exercises needed to practice programming, using simulation tools & analysis to conduct experiments that encourage an innovative mindset, and also learn system design.

The structure of the program is designed in such a way that the student develops a base in programming & mathematics. Then there are modules dealing with software development & computer science where the student gains skills required to be applied when working on software projects and also applies the concept & theories of computer science. There are assignments in which the student learns to use tools such as WireShark, NS2, StarUML, MySQL/ MongoDB, and Eclipse.

The electives offered under this program are Software for Embedded Systems, Computer Graphics, Data Storage Technologies & Networks, Multimedia Computing, Network Programming, Data Mining, Advanced Compilation Techniques, Parallel Computing, Advanced Operating Systems, Software Development for Portable Devices, Artificial Intelligence, and Management Information Systems.

BITS Pilani is an institute that is paramount across the country and stands tall in providing quality education in Sciences, technology, and management. It has been a prolific contributor to the workforce across the globe and also the academia where quality researchers have been impactful. The alumni of this institution have been carrying on the legacy of changemakers who have been transforming their surroundings.

BITS Pilani WILP is an initiative by BITS Pilani that has been a destination for working professionals who want to scale up their ambitions towards higher roles with an advanced set of responsibilities along with the perks of becoming a better professional. With its innovative approach of teaching through live lectures on an online platform and access to recorded lectures. The student is empowered to handle career as well as upskilling through this initiative.

The fee structure for this program is given in the following: